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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is the latest mainline entry in the Modern Warfare series from Infinity Ward and Activision. See more about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Release Date and Time
Releasing on October 23, 2026
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is releasing on October 23, 2026 for PC via Steam and Xbox, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. The developers have explicitly stated that the game will not release on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. Pre-orders are now open for PC via Steam and Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will open later this year. All players who pre-order the game will receive access to the upcoming Beta scheduled for later this year.
The game will launch for PlayStation 5 at midnight local time, and for Steam on October 23, 2026 at 12:00 A.M. ET / October 22, 2026 at 9:00 P.M. PT.
Check out the timetable below to see what time the game releases for Steam in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 a.m. |
| Central Europe | Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:00 p.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Friday, October 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Friday, October 23, 2026, 1:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Friday, October 23, 2026, 4:00 a.m. |
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Overview
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a first-person shooter set during a large-scale war on the Korean Peninsula. Modern Warfare 4 features a cinematic single-player campaign, multiplayer combat, and the return of DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) extraction mechanics. The military-style game follows both a squad of South Korean soldiers battling on the front lines and Captain Price as he pursues his own dangerous undercover mission to fight against growing disputes and those hunting him down.
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Xbox Game Pass?
No, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will not be available for Xbox Game Pass at launch.
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on PS Plus?
No, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
May 28, 2026
Activision and Infinity Ward officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 alongside its October 23, 2026 release date. The reveal included the game’s campaign settings, multiplayer details, DMZ information, and confirmation of a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
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